Board Of Commissioners Statement Reply: Slain Westerville Officers

DELAWARE, Ohio —

The Delaware County Board of Commissioners has issued a statement, expressing its sorrow for the City of Westerville Police Department officers slain today and offering its support and solidarity to all those impacted by this Franklin County tragedy.

“My thoughts, prayers, and those of my fellow commissioners, county employees, and all residents of the county are with the families of these brave officers and all members of the Westerville Police Department,” said Commissioner Gary Merrell, president of this year’s Board.

“Tragedies such as this,” Merrell continued, “remind us how much we ask of those in law enforcement and those who are first responders and the sacrifices they willingly give to protect each of us in our county, in our state and in our country.”